Combined election has a smooth rollout, but unintended consequence

The 2020 elections may be demanding the attention of the nation, but, in Iowa, last week’s off-year election was a landmark in the way the state votes.

For the first time across the state, Iowa voters made their choices on both city council elections and school board elections at the same time.

In the past, city and school board elections have been done at separate times, with school board elections being held in September, however in 2017 the Iowa legislature passed a bill to combine them in an effort to increase participation and reduce costs.

Read the full article in the November 19 edition of the Eldora Herald-Ledger.